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Lakers consider Chris Paul for front office role after $12.5B sale

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 13, 2026, 5:43 PM

Last updated Aug 13, 2026

Lakers consider Chris Paul for front office role after $12.5B sale
Summary

The Los Angeles Lakers are exploring significant changes following their record-setting sale for $12.5 billion. With a new ownership group, owners Josh Kushner and Bob Iger may seek to restructure the front office, potentially impacting general manager Rob Pelinka's position. There is speculation that former NBA star Chris Paul could be appointed to a front office role, leveraging his extensive experience and strong relationship with Iger. This move would mark a new chapter in Paul's career after a successful playing tenure, emphasizing his basketball acumen.

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What We Know
  • •Lakers sold for a record $12.5 billion to Kushner and Iger.
  • •New ownership may lead to changes in the front office.
  • •Chris Paul is under consideration for a front office role.
  • •Rob Pelinka's future with the team is uncertain.
  • •Paul's experience could benefit the Lakers post-playing career.
Latest Updates
  • 5:43 PMYahoo Sports — Lakers reportedly could hire 11x All-Star, 21-year veteran for front office role after $12.5B sale
What they're saying
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The Los Angeles Lakers could be facing some big changes in the near future. One of the changes may very well involves an NBA legend.

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